Islamabad:The National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) Islamabad has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical research practices, patient rights and professional accountability during a meeting of its Ethical Review Board.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Hazratullah Orakzai, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery.
The participants included Dr. Sadaf Noveen, Head of the Department of Speech Therapy, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. Rehana Noor, Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Saiq, Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Saima Mannan, Psychologist, and Ms. Rabia from the Statistics Department.
The meeting highlighted the importance of research integrity, ethical accountability and safeguarding patients’ rights in healthcare research.
The board also underscored the need to adhere to established ethical standards to promote responsible research practices and strengthen evidence-based healthcare, particularly in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
NIRM reiterated its commitment to fostering a culture of ethical excellence and professional responsibility to support quality rehabilitation services and patient-centred care.